First-of-its-kind media studies lab launches at USC to amplify Black social change makers on West Coast
Journalism instructor and scholar Allissa V. Richardson will lead the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at USC Annenberg.
What’s in a photo? The potential to change the planet
A paid internship program offered by USC Dornsife’s Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies trains students to communicate scientific research to the public.
USC Annenberg’s Diversity in PR and Advertising scholar dreams of becoming a media trailblazer
Brijea Daniel is on a mission to make a major impact in the media by humanizing marginalized communities in corporate brands.
PR master’s grad harnesses skills as advocate for representation
COMMENCEMENT 2022: As just the second person in her family to pursue higher education, Samantha Balcaceres was determined to get the most out of her graduate studies at USC Annenberg.
Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and MTV Entertainment establish Mental Health Storytelling Initiative
A coalition of more than 60 entertainment industry partners and mental health expert organizations will work to revolutionize the narrative on mental health and extend programming and research into media representation of the issue.
Football player, investor, author: Devon Kennard makes an impact
Now a player for the Arizona Cardinals, the USC Annenberg alum is leaving his mark in fields such as real estate to philanthropy.
Infrastructure law: High-speed internet is as essential as water and electricity
Congress finally recognizes that broadband access “is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States,” a USC researcher who studies internet policy and digital inequality notes.
New center at USC Annenberg dedicated to creating a pathway of diverse young researchers
The Health and Equity Media Collaborative brought 24 young people into the fold this summer to investigate well-being in local neighborhoods.
Public relations major reaches for the stars with Blue Origin internship
USC student Ian Solano was the first communications intern in the space company’s history, a unique opportunity for the admitted Star Trek aficionado.
USC Annenberg launches new online master’s program in digital media management
The program will prepare managers to better understand the evolving media landscape while making data-driven, ethical decisions and building a more equitable future through diverse teams.
Netflix’s big bet on foreign content and international viewers could change how people see the world
TV and movies are one way that people make sense of the world, USC Annenberg’s Paolo Sigismondi notes — but they can be inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
USC and Penn launch Annenberg Center for Collaborative Communication
The new center will be a home for reimagining how communication can address issues like health care, data privacy, cultural and demographic change, and media literacy.
What today’s conspiracy theories have in common with ancient ones
From the Knights Templar to the moon landings and QAnon, conspiracy theories are nothing new. Two USC Dornsife experts offer a look at what’s behind the original “fake news.”
At USC Annenberg, former Coast Guard officer supports fellow veterans — and her career goals
Athena Fleming, a veteran and student in the online Master of Communication Management program, dreamed of attending USC after attending basketball camps taught by alumna Cheryl Miller.
Kyle Henley to join USC as senior vice president of communications
The veteran communications leader and Southern California native will provide strategic direction on how to best share the university’s academic vision and community impact.
Expect political polarization and fake news to persist throughout 2021
New survey results from USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations deem it unlikely that a Joe Biden presidency will inspire national unity or limit the spread of conspiracy theories.
Students explore how the pandemic is disrupting social and cultural rituals
A course on communication and technology at USC Annenberg examined COVID-19-related changes to our daily practices, environments and relationships.
Companies are struggling to engage with today’s activists — a new survey explores why
A USC communications expert notes that companies have little experience working with activists, and have struggled with the rise in activism — not just among the public but among their employees.
PR pros dissect what drives today’s activists
USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations surveyed more than 1,000 industry leaders and students on how to best work alongside this new generation of activists.
USC Annenberg faculty and alumni bring digital security to the forefront
From safeguarding elections to protecting sources, clients and brands, USC professors and alums are preaching the value of secure communications and digital literacy.
Cringing at How Teens Talk? Surprise — Language Changes
From gender-neutral words to textspeak, language often has undergone controversial shifts — and no amount of grumbling can stop it.
USC Annenberg dean has advice for aspiring journalists: Get used to change
Willow Bay notes that the shifting media landscape means journalists — and USC’s communications school — need to adapt and be flexible.
High school storytellers sharpen their skills at USC Annenberg
Los Angeles-area students learn about careers in communications, journalism and multimedia during a monthlong summer academy.
How One Sports Fan Went Behind the Scenes of the NFL
Handling the complicated logistics behind NFL game broadcasts is all in a day’s work for USC Annenberg alumnus Jacob Ullman.